"Sanshi, do you know why Xiaoya has changed so much?" Beibei suddenly lifted his head, a glimmer of hope in his eyes once more.
"I don't know yet, but I'll find out when I investigate," Xu Sanshi's eyes gleamed with excitement. He sensed that he might have stumbled upon a significant secret, one that could open up great opportunities for him.
"Are you certain Qian Ran's martial spirit is a Seraphim? Something feels off," Xu Sanshi questioned Beibei beside him. The Seraphim Martial Spirit was a legend in the martial soul world, and it contradicted his understanding.
"How can a Seraphim be an evil soul master? How can he control Tang Ya?" Xu Sanshi wondered aloud.
"Although he took Xiaoya away, he is indeed very powerful, and his martial spirit is undoubtedly the Seraphim Spirit," Beibei responded earnestly. The last encounter with Qian Ran left him humbled, his temper lost completely.
Qian Ran proved to be a formidable soul master, surpassing even the standards of the soul sect. In their battles, Beibei always found himself suppressed. He hadn't shared this with anyone; it was too embarrassing.
His despair wasn't solely due to losing Tang Ya to Qian Ran but also because he was defeated by a newcomer. As a Thunderbolt Beibei, losing to Xu Sanshi would have been more bearable, but being defeated by a freshman...
"I was pinned to the pillar of shame by Qian Ran. In the future, Qian Ran's fame will rise, and I'll be his stepping stone, a joke in the eyes of many," Beibei lamented.
"That's odd. However, if you give it a try, you might understand why Tang Ya has changed. Maybe Tang Ya is now stronger than both of us," Xu Sanshi suggested.
Xu Sanshi's eyes narrowed, and he suddenly rushed towards Tang Ya with lightning speed after releasing his martial spirit.
Almost instantly, he arrived at Tang Ya's side.
"Ah!" Jiang Nannan exclaimed, stunned by Xu Sanshi's sudden movement.
However, Xu Sanshi's focus remained on Tang Ya. The closer he got, the more he felt a terrifying aura emanating from her.
Since when did Tang Ya become so unfathomable?
Wasn't her martial spirit just a blue silver grass?
Tang Ya, sensing Xu Sanshi's attack, swiftly mobilized all her soul power. She raised her hands and lightly patted Xu Sanshi's chest. In the next moment, she raised her head suddenly, dark blue light illuminating her eyes. The intense devouring and corrosive power ravaged Xu Sanshi's vitality.
Xu Sanshi's face turned instantly pale.
"What an evil force!"
"Evil Soul Master!"
Xu Sanshi's expression changed dramatically. A dark shield appeared in front of him, a black defensive cover protecting his body. Even so, Xu Sanshi was caught off guard and sustained injuries.
The soul power Tang Ya left on Xu Sanshi's chest was potent and concentrated, carrying a formidable corrosive force. Despite Xu Sanshi's robust defensive attributes, there was an underlying sense of fear. If Tang Ya's cultivation matched his, she could easily defeat him.
"Evil Soul Master!"
"Tang Ya, you've turned into an Evil Soul Master!"
"No wonder your strength has increased so dramatically!"
Xu Sanshi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, gazing at Tang Ya in shock. He comprehended that Tang Ya now surpassed both him and Beibei in strength.
Jiang Nannan and Beibei were equally stunned. The malevolent aura emanating when Tang Ya unleashed her martial spirit was overpowering. Furthermore, her ability to injure Xu Sanshi so effortlessly showcased a level of attack power that was extraordinary.
With the combat prowess of Tang Ya's Blue Silver Grass martial spirit, breaking through Xu Sanshi's Black Tortoise defense would have been impossible. However, the transformation into an evil soul master explained all the changes in Tang Ya lately.
It seemed becoming an evil soul master altered Tang Ya's temperament, making her indifferent, especially towards Beibei. Beibei, catching onto this lifeline, regained confidence and looked at Tang Ya with both pity and anger. He held Qian Ran responsible for Tang Ya's transformation.
Qian Ran deserved punishment for turning Tang Ya into an evil soul master.
Though uncertain of Qian Ran's methods, Beibei was convinced he played a role in Tang Ya's change. The last time he assisted Tang Ya in obtaining the third soul ring from the Star Dou Forest, there were no issues with her martial soul. Yet now, the energy within the dark blue aura frightened him.
"Evil Soul Master? I am not an Evil Soul Master," Tang Ya's expression shifted slightly. She feared others mislabeling her as an Evil Soul Master.
On the mainland, encountering an evil soul master often meant a death sentence. Xu Sanshi's immediate identification angered her. Qian Ran had emphasized that using the power of an evil soul didn't necessarily equate to being an evil soul master. Tang Ya maintained control over her martial soul, unaffected by the dark thoughts of the Dark Blue Silver Grass. Protected by Qian Ran's sacred light power, her mental health even surpassed that of ordinary people.
Determining a person as an evil soul master based solely on their martial soul was too biased. Possessing an evil soul and becoming an evil soul master were distinct concepts.
"Xiaoya, what's happening?" Jiang Nannan expressed concern, unsettled by Tang Ya's recent outburst. Had Tang Ya truly changed?
"It must be related to Qian Ran. I knew, Xiaoya, you were merely mentally affected by the power of the evil soul master, explaining your indifference to me. Qian Ran must have made you an Evil Soul Master, giving your aura a resemblance to his." Beibei's joy was palpable in his words.
"As long as Tang Ya's martial spirit returns to normal, wouldn't I be able to win Xiaoya's heart again?"
"Qian Ran, you truly deserve to die!"
"You should never have turned Xiaoya into an evil soul master! You can do it to me, but you can't bully Xiaoya." Beibei thought bitterly, harboring a newfound hatred. In Shrek Academy, Beibei had always been as gentle as jade, never exhibiting such hostility towards anyone.
"I told you, I'm not." Tang Ya found herself speechless. Even her best friend didn't believe her words. Evil soul masters carried a notorious reputation on the mainland, and various accidents had led many outstanding soul masters to become evil.
Jiang Nannan, too, worried whether Tang Ya had encountered some unfortunate incident.
"Xiaoya, come with me. I'll take you to see the teachers. They can help you return to your original state," Beibei suggested, his heart aching at Tang Ya's current appearance. He yearned for Tang Ya to revert to her previous self. Despite her past fragility, Tang Ya had always been as gentle as water.
The Dragon God Douluo, wielded the Holy Dragon of Light as his martial spirit. If he intervened, he could undoubtedly rescue Xiaoya.
"Haha? Back to the original appearance?" A cold smile graced Tang Ya's beautiful face. The dark blue silver grass aura continued to emanate from her, a cloak of dark energy enveloping her entire being. Tang Ya's aura grew immensely powerful.
Even donned in Shrek Academy's uniform, her stunning figure coupled with the chilling evil aura set her apart, captivating all attention.
Tang Ya stood proudly and gracefully, capable of attracting everyone's gaze.
So beautiful!
At this moment, Tang Ya appeared even more breathtaking than before!
Despite her inherent woman's gentle temperament, the released dark aura endowed her with a colder demeanor, akin to a witch. Even as the evil energy surged within her, Tang Ya's beauty remained mesmerizing.
In the past, Jiang Nannan undoubtedly reigned as the most beautiful woman in the outer courtyard. However, Tang Ya's current beauty rivaled Jiang Nannan's, enhanced further by the complete release of her martial spirit.